Luisa Painting

I´m a Swedish artist that sometimes goes by the name Alva Lamond, my alter ego. I grew up in a small village in beautiful Swedish Lapland, close to the Arctic Circle. The silence and the magnificent views of majestic mountains and deep forests gave my imagination free play. That feeling that the world is a little magical has stayed with me ever since. For me, painting is a way to reconnect with that state of mind. Trying to touch magic with my fingertips. Inspiration comes from the many shades and forms of Mother nature, fairy tales, myths, travels and much more. Most of my work is figurative. I prefer acrylics, due to its versatility. My paintings often have components of collage technics. It gives a playfulness and flexibility to the creative working process that feels freeing. Women is by far my favorite motive. I just love turning a white canvas into something I can communicate with through the creative journey. Perhaps parts of myself.